The test results by subgroup show how the designated
group of students is performing in comparison to the general
population.
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 68% |
| Male | 92% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not special education | 76% |
| Not limited English proficient | 79% |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| All Students | 32% |
| Female | 23% |
| Male | 50% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Not special education | 32% |
| Not limited English proficient | 29% |
| Non-migrant | 33% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
Grade 7
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | 76% |
| Male | 77% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 72% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Special education | 13% |
| Not special education | 90% |
| Not limited English proficient | 74% |
| Non-migrant | 76% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 90% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 67% |
| Not special education | 97% |
| Not limited English proficient | 91% |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| All Students | 49% |
| Female | 41% |
| Male | 53% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 49% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Special education | 33% |
| Not special education | 53% |
| Not limited English proficient | 47% |
| Non-migrant | 46% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
Grade 8
| All Students | 86% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 87% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Special education | 57% |
| Not special education | 90% |
| Not limited English proficient | 92% |
| Migrant | 100% |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
| All Students | 72% |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 72% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | 50% |
| Not special education | 75% |
| Not limited English proficient | 75% |
| Migrant | 80% |
| Non-migrant | 72% |
| All Students | 43% |
| Female | 36% |
| Male | 48% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 29% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Special education | 17% |
| Not special education | 46% |
| Not limited English proficient | 48% |
| Migrant | 40% |
| Non-migrant | 43% |
| All Students | 60% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 59% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Special education | 33% |
| Not special education | 63% |
| Not limited English proficient | 65% |
| Migrant | 60% |
| Non-migrant | 60% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
- TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
- The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
- The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Texas: An Overview
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